MOPS + Leadership=Community=Growth

This morning was the MOPS Leadership Tea.  The leadership team from this year invites new ladies for the next year.  We enjoyed great food, fellowship, games and a presentation.  It occurred to me today as each of us went around the room and introduced ourselves and shared what is was like being part of leadership that its another example of community.....of living in the shelter of others (refer to previous post).  There was a common theme that went around that were described in words like family, togetherness, laughing and crying together, growth on spiritual walk, ladies to lean on and share (not feeling alone), being more responsible, "growing up".  I'm sure there were more but you get the idea. 

I'm so thankful that God had a place in his plan for me this year to include the ladies in MOPS leadership.  I have laughed, cried and shared with them.  I have grown as a person and in my walk.  I'm a little sad knowing that the year of MOPS is almost over.  I'm not sure what I"m going to do without Thursdays devoted to leadership/MOPS.  (maybe a small group of us could get together from time to time and touch in on each others lives....summer will make it hard but all things are possible)

Its been fun and a learning experience to be in the "behind the scenes" of it all.  Watching the business of the getting things organized, ready, presentable.  Taking in all the creativeness all around you (and there are many creative ladies)

Its been great getting to know the ladies in leadership.  As a group it has set the stage to meet, greet, get to know and share with all the moms that we come into contact with during each of our "roles".  I have gained a great treasure from being part of the leadership team.  I can only imagine the huge treasure of the ladies who have been blessed through the program of MOPS as mom and then how some of them moved into Leadership roles.  I know the little piece I walk away from this year has truly blessed me and my life.

I look forward to next year.  I can't wait to see what God has in his plan next year for MOPS, Leadership and Family.